Breaking Down Practice Questions for the ASWB LMSW/LSW/LCSW Exams with Phil

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5 жыл бұрын

Today I review 5 questions that have varying clinical considerations. I provide insight on the type of questions: Recall,Reasoning, or Application, as well as apply the SFAREAFI as applicable.
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The ASWB Masters/Clinical Exam is a test that was made to determine whether or not an individual's level of knowledge of social work in a clinical setting is sufficient. You will have four hours to complete 170 multiple choice questions, including 20 pre-test questions, that test your knowledge in Human Behavior, Diversity Issues, Diagnosis and Assessment, Psychotherapy, Communication, Therapeutic Relationships, Professional Ethics, Clinical Supervision, Practice Evaluation, Service Delivery, and Clinical Practice and Management. To register, you must have at least a Master's degree from a social work program, and two years of clinical social work experience.

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@themoor66 4 жыл бұрын

I just passed my ASWB Clinical exam with 120 (I needed 102)! Thank you for this video it was so helpful!!

@Dreamsareareality 4 жыл бұрын

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@maritzaadame986 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s great

@themoor66 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ladies!

@jeffersonyahir6507 3 жыл бұрын

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@courtneephillips916 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, just wanted to let you know I took your last, last last study group session where you went over the acronym and did practice questions. I studied 3 mo prior and with your study session I am proud to say after taking the LSW exam 2x, third time was a charm and I passed!!!! I really feel your session helped further prepare me to pass this and just wanted to offer my heartfelt thanks. I will see you again soon when it gets close to time to take my LCSW. ;)

@Chrissyankids 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned more from this video than I did 3 years of school! Thank you!

@MsDpavel 4 жыл бұрын

I JUST PASSED MY LSW TODAY!!!!! Thank you so much for your help. I received my MSW in May and have been having anxiety over this test everyday, ever since. I found your videos a week ago (I wish I would have found them sooner!!!) and YOU ARE INCREDIBLE!!! You helped me in ways that no one else has!!!!! Wow. If I can do it, anyone can. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@liannazullich1038 4 жыл бұрын

Day P 12 days until mine and just found his videos (wish I found them sooner), so nervous/anxious! Congratulations passing!

@MsDpavel 4 жыл бұрын

Trust your gut! Keep watching these videos and good luck!

@jasminelewis5341 4 жыл бұрын

I passed my LMSW test yesterday your videos really helped thanks a lot I needed a 98 got 109 thanks again 🥳

@kendrar.vandyke7818 4 жыл бұрын

congratulations-- I Need help!!!!!!

@Double21Stuffed 4 жыл бұрын

I had to pick a random video to comment on, but you seriously helped me pass my exam. I got a 112 and needed a 102. I appreciate everything you never knew you did lol

@myfault9287 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shouting me out Phil!!!

@cgormanly 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos ! I passed the clinical exam yesterday and found these videos very helpful !!

@gabrielleharget8505 2 жыл бұрын

I'm taking my LSW in 2 weeks and just stumbled across your videos. This is the first one I've seen and it was so helpful, thank you for making these!

@akok4200 4 жыл бұрын

These are so helpful! Thank you for all that you do

@jenniferbarsalona9437 4 жыл бұрын

Thank god I found this!!!!!!The video was very helpful.

@Live2win1024 4 жыл бұрын

I saw the positive comments on your video and wanted to check it out. I found this video to be very helpful when breaking down the application questions. After reading over the initial questions I thought I had my answer to select. However, after you broke down the question further and highlighting parts of the application question some of the choices I made changed. After going over the correct answers I got a better understanding of what the exam makers are looking for. I will be looking at other videos to educate as I will be preparing to take the test this year. Thank you for the time into making this video as well as others.

@skyblue-kj7gk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Phillip!

@lisabuchanan34 3 жыл бұрын

Just passed my LBSW, thank you phil!!!!

@ceciliaguerra3797 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you make it so easy. Thank you!

@Mk.saidd. 3 жыл бұрын

Very much so helpful. Thanks again Phil!

@AnnPorterCourtTherapist 4 жыл бұрын

Love your passion to be such a compassionate teacher in helping others pass the hardest exam ever

@omgthisname 4 жыл бұрын

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@stacikwiatkowski6970 3 жыл бұрын

I am taking the LSW next week and am so nervous!! Looking forward to your videos!

@MrGeekPoop 4 жыл бұрын

Just found you. Awesome in-depth breakdown!!

@user-tf8yp9qx8o 9 ай бұрын

This was incredibly helpful to see how to apply the SFAREAFI acronym when answering questions!

@sheenascott1871 Жыл бұрын

3 years later and your videos are still helping people learn strategies to pass the exam. I literally had 3 days to study and watched multiple videos. Yesterday I passed my LMSW exam and I owe it all to you. I doubted myself and my abilities until I watched your video about your life experiences which are similar to mine. Thank you for helping me push through

@PhilintheGaps Жыл бұрын

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! I appreciate you rocking with me and for allowing me to be a part of your prep💙💛 ISN'T IT SUCH AN AMAZING FEELING TO KICK THE EXAM DIRECTLY IN THE CHEST?!?! It makes me smile to know you have rocked with me since the beginning. Please let me know if I can help you in any way with your future goals. 😎

@margeryball5066 2 жыл бұрын

This was really helpful, I learned so much! Thank you :)

@cherryontop1137 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you so much. Thank you.

@dannilynn5461 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, As aways another great video..... the way you break it down i always understand why and how i got it wrong.... I only missed one.....keep them coming....

@maxdontpeeinthehouse1625 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@JohnDuodeh 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Phil

@alexisg3348 4 жыл бұрын

This was really good

@nadejdalisencu247 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is very helpful.

@ShalondaWright 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video :)

@MrSmith1027 4 жыл бұрын

You said my name....lmao... Super grateful for your help

@029ericam 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@rhondaevans6234 4 жыл бұрын

great video

@victorinenjila1478 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil, I want to thank you for what you do to help us succeed. I studied and LBSW twice and I am really discouraged. After an intropection, I think that I have issues with applications to cases. Please, I do need extra help.

@SocialWorkerBae 5 жыл бұрын

On question 2, I don’t understand why it wouldn’t be answer B because during an intake we do ask about medical history, if they are experiencing any adverse medical symptoms, and when was the last time they visited their PCP. If your reasoning for why the answer is A was because during an intake we ask about substance use anyways, couldn’t that reasoning also apply to option B?

@samanthafields5901 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with this. I took a course with one of the actual people who helps write the exam and she said you always go to health and safety first. You never assume someone has a drug problem. You get them medical attention. Also ASWB ALWAYS expects you to reach out to child protective services if a youth is even a little bit at risk. Again, things I learned in the course with Dawn Apgar.

@SocialWorkerBae 4 жыл бұрын

Samantha Fields I agree! I wish he would have answered my comment.

@amberedison81 4 жыл бұрын

@@samanthafields5901 I agree. Getting medical attention would address both medical and possible substance abuse. The stem gives no indication of substance use or other behaviors so my instinct is to refer to medical first.

@sarahsilk2135 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with above! I thought about that as well and thought we don’t want to assume they are using

@cathyxu1124 Жыл бұрын

Although I understand why the answer is A, I will still insist to pick B when I take the real exam😂

@MzPCollins 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amberhendrix2210 4 жыл бұрын

GO Blue!!

@mechellie2 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Phillip! Any thing you can suggest for a person that lacks focus and doesn't test well?

@ChelseaBreathesAir 4 жыл бұрын

Ayeeee GO BLUE :)

@omgthisname 4 жыл бұрын

@a1joryj 3 жыл бұрын

2 is A??? I thought that we weren't supposed to assume things, and the question doesn't state that she intakes any substances at all.

@haleybridges8047 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but since youre in an intake and that is going to be discussed anyway, its worth mentioning before the other option just assuming that its nothing and shes tired. If the client denies drug use, then you know that isnt what is causing her issues.

@YourFavKara 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree I thought the same

@terrywilliams2209 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be taking my exam in the beginning of 2021! i am getting a better understanding.

@shamikabonds5178 3 жыл бұрын

Updates on test?

@terrywilliams2209 3 жыл бұрын

I failed the exam by 5 points. I am scheduled to take it again in June.

@shamikabonds5178 3 жыл бұрын

Was it hard, or do you feel you didn't study enough? This makes me nervous?

@terrywilliams2209 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t be you will be fine. When are you taking the exam and what materials are you using? I only struggled on how to answer questions the questions correctly.. I used TDC/Aswb practice test and watched a few videos, but I guess I wasn’t ready. I recently purchased Dr. Sapphire Boone “Advance Social Work Solutions” and it’s extremely helpful. I am more confident to retake the exam.

@shamikabonds5178 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't registered yet because I felt as though I didn't know much. Therfore I haven't been studying either. I have some materials from a classmate and a behavioral health app on my phone for now. I do plan to order some materials soon.

@gmotanga 4 жыл бұрын

Wooow you're truly the best! I started preparing for the LCSW exam and been looking for vids that prove great tips and I came across your vid. Are you proving tutoring this year ?? I would like to enroll for real. My plan is to take the exam by march 2020. Thanks so much for this vid!!

@PhilintheGaps 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback :) I am still providing individual tutoring~ Send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com for info

@dalilabaied7891 4 жыл бұрын

Phil For Number 2: I am just really confused because I have been told numerous times from different study material that you must always RULE OUT MEDICAL in questions such as this (when there is some sort of physical symptom going on). I just feel like there is no consistency to the questions and responses. Ya know? How do I work with this if it seems like I need to rule out a medical issue if the woman is falling asleep repeatedly.

@dalilabaied7891 4 жыл бұрын

I get that SU is important to rule out and assess as well, but then where does that leave me when I hear over and over and over again to RULE OUT MEDICAL?

@TheCutiepie2004 3 жыл бұрын

I thought that too. It would have made sense to me if the vignette stated that the social worker is working in a substance abuse clinic to go and assess for substance abuse. I know that before diagnosing, it's important to rule out both medical and substance abuse.

@thebeetvpod8868 Жыл бұрын

I agree!! I pass every other practice exam but his questions because they consistency is not there.

@kaylarc2540 Жыл бұрын

For question #2, would that not make us to assume she’s doing drugs since it says “when was the last time she used was”? Bc I also thought that most of the time when a physician is involved, that is typically the answer.

@SplitSniper7 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm trying to help out my girlfriend with studying for the LMSW Exam and I'm looking for a good point of reference to study. I just found this video and was wondering what you're all about and if this video would be a good took for her to use to study for the test.

@PhilintheGaps 4 жыл бұрын

Hey it is good to hear from you and the questions and techniques shared in the video would be relevant for the LMSW/LCSW (Masters/Clinical) level exams.

@olgav6820 2 жыл бұрын

Hold on. In the question number one the question stated that the social worker gathers information and what should be her next step. To me that reads as she already knows all the main things she needs to know if we are talking about the NEXT step. That also makes me think (from the way the question reads) that she should know the information about the niece and whether CPS should be called. I totally would have selected CPS here because of the way the question structured. These are the questions that have failed me! How can I read the question like this and know that with the “what should be our NEXT step” we are actually still on step one and are still gathering information?

@melissaalvarez-zabriskie8929 4 жыл бұрын

also, safety is always most important, so if a ct says shes potentially being abused, i would want to pick C and at least inform her of options.

@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Phil! What resource/s do you use for your practice questions? or Do you create your questions?

@PhilintheGaps 4 жыл бұрын

Angelic TroubleMaker I create my own.

@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo 4 жыл бұрын

@@PhilintheGaps THANKS PHIL !! GREAT VIDEOS!

@shashibahl9443 3 жыл бұрын

All

@melissaalvarez-zabriskie8929 4 жыл бұрын

Question about case study 1: if the ct. is telling you about something that happened that was abusive, between her and her bf, why wouldn't we pick C and provide the woman with info about healthy relationship dynamics is we had that kind of info to share? Whether she's lying or not, that's not for us to decide at that moment. shouldnt we just respond to the information she is giving us at the time of the session?

@claudiacastly 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going for my exam next month on 17 and I would like to book a session with u . Please let me know how I can do it . Thankz

@PhilintheGaps 3 жыл бұрын

Send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com for info :) YOU CAN DO THIS!!

@shamikabonds5178 3 жыл бұрын

Update on your test?

@claudiacastly 3 жыл бұрын

@@shamikabonds5178 I didn’t pass it going again on June 10th . It’s hard 😫

@shamikabonds5178 3 жыл бұрын

Really??? I'm sooo nervous. Do you feel that it was because you didn't study enough or what you studied didnt cover everything it needed to?

@claudiacastly 3 жыл бұрын

@@shamikabonds5178 no I did study enough I did the book the apps and tutoring. It’s confusing you can’t go thinking like a social worker . I think it’s hard but I almost passed it .

@kendrar.vandyke7818 4 жыл бұрын

I need your help!!!

@briansmith1035 3 жыл бұрын

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@naturallyempressive4951 2 жыл бұрын

This is why studying for the exam is so frustrating for me! I am in a study course and I had a similar question just like number 1. I chose an answer similar to the correct answer in question 1 and I was told that anytime someone reports abuse or neglect regarding a child then safety has to be considered first. After watching your video, I chose B for question 1 and now its the total opposite. I understand not making an assumption is helpful but if she's watching her niece, more than likely she is underaged. And if something was to happen to her niece the following day, the social worker could face a liability for failing to make a report. The essential purpose of CPS is to investigate FIRST, its not as if the boyfriend was going to automatically be "found guilty". This is extremely confusing and I am lost.

@EH-uq9rz 2 жыл бұрын

i feel the same way. i feel like there is no consistently with so many of these questions - a lot of different resources will explain it in a differently and choose different answers. but how can i study like that?? ugh

@lexi4christ108 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, one way I look at answering these questions are "what will you as a social worker do in the present situation", also, I'm learning that when answering these questions you should not choose the extreme like contacting CPS. Unless you hear, see, witness abuse or neglect. This question doesn't say the kid was around when the chair was thrown. Also, in learning not to add or take away from the above statement of make assumptions.. If a client told me that their boyfriend threw a chair while watching my niece, I need more information to see what has happened. I need to get her feelings and ask where was the niece. I hope this helps.

@makailaclifton8111 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there Phil, your videos are great, but you kind of talk fast and rush through the questions and answers.

@carolnelson3644 2 жыл бұрын

Philip help

@PhilintheGaps 2 жыл бұрын

Send me an email at Berda24@gmail.com for info!

@LichenAndMoss 4 жыл бұрын

#3. So you're saying that even though the woman is doing pot and coke, you don't call CPS because it's only been "recent" that she found out she's pregnant? Wrong, man. You call CPS because she's been damaging that fetus since conception and to that very day of the intake. Remember, CPS calls are NOT punitive, they are for child safety. How would you like it if, say, another month or two went by before your wife's fetus stopped doing drugs?

@lorib2214 2 жыл бұрын

There may be differences with respect to mandated reporting based on the state in which you practice. However, most state CPS agencies are guided by state laws that either limit or prohibit state intervention prior to the birth of the child, especially if the client is non-voluntary/declines to work with CPS. While you could make a report to CPS, in the majority of states the most they can or will do is offer to connect the client to services - a redundancy to the correct answer. Depending on the individual’s motivation to change, their reaction to being referred to CPS may negatively impact their trust in and subsequent follow through with substance use treatment. Additionally, we do not know how far along this individual is in their pregnancy and whether or not they may be considering termination or are committed to carrying the fetus to term.

@LichenAndMoss 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorib2214 Thanks for your reply